Buy 2 get 3rd Discounted (3 or 4 pax sharing one room): (1) Cancellation of discounted-fare passenger must be made at least 3 days before departure. (2) No-show (or cancellation made within 3 days before departure) of discounted passenger incurs $100 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat.

Child Rate: Child rates apply to those 2-9 years and using existing bedding with 2 full-paying passengers (regardless of ages). Please note each hotel room can only accommodate 4 guests (adults or children).

Itinerary

San Francisco - Los Angeles (381 miles)

Today we will depart from San Francisco this morning and drive to Los Angeles where we will see Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Walk of Fame. Stay overnight in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, CA

One of the largest cities in the United States, LA is known worldwide as the home of the rich and famous. From its famous Hollywood neighborhood to landmarks like the Dolby Theater, this magnificent city is sure to provide fun and amusement for all!

Beverly Hills

This massively famous Los Angeles suburb boasts perhaps the most well-known postal code on the planet: 90210. Long known as the stronghold of the rich, pampered, and famous, Beverly Hills offers shopping, star-searching, and sightseeing for tourists.

Rodeo Drive

Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills the name of both a street and a shopping district known for its upscale shops. Seekers of haute couture the world over head to this three-block stretch outside Los Angeles.

Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a world-famous attraction in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles California. The entirety of the Walk spans 18 blocks and contains more than 2,400 stars emblazoned with the names of celebrities deemed worthy.

Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn El Monte or similar

Day 2

Tour Options: Theme Parks, City Tour, or Shopping

Option 1:

Disney's California Adventure

Today, we will visit Disney's California Adventure.

Los Angeles, CA

One of the largest cities in the United States, LA is known worldwide as the home of the rich and famous. From its famous Hollywood neighborhood to landmarks like the Dolby Theater, this magnificent city is sure to provide fun and amusement for all!

Disney's California Adventure

This 72-acre sister park to Anaheim's Disneyland is based on the history and culture of California itself. The park has eight themed areas for visitors to explore, ranging from Hollywood Land to A Bug's Land.

In the morning, guests will be picked up in the Los Angeles area to begin this tour. From there, we will head to Long Beach to visit the Aquarium of the Pacific and take a two-and-a-half hour whale watching cruise. In addition, we will visit the USS Iowa.

Long Beach, CA

Aquarium of the Pacific

Located on the Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, California, the Aquarium of the Pacific features exhibits and a collection of over 11,000 animals that reflect the biodiversity of the Pacific. Although the aquarium is open year-round, their Earth-Friendly Garden is open during the spring.

Opening Hours: Daily 9:00am - 6:00pm|Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

SC Whale Watching

This cruise in the warm waters off the coast of Southern California provides you with the opportunity to spot various species of whales, including, orcas, grey whales, blue whales, humpback whales, and more!

Duration: Approx. 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Los Angeles, CA

One of the largest cities in the United States, LA is known worldwide as the home of the rich and famous. From its famous Hollywood neighborhood to landmarks like the Dolby Theater, this magnificent city is sure to provide fun and amusement for all!

USS Iowa

The lead ship of its class, the USS Iowa now sits off the shores of Los Angeles, where visitors can hop aboard to take tours of this ship that was designed at the dawn of World War II.

Opening Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Option 3:

Desert Hill Factory Outlets (213 miles)

We will visit the Desert Hill Factory Outlets in Palm Springs, CA for a day of discount shopping. If someone in a group is not interested in shopping, they can instead visit the nearby Morongo Casino.

Palm Springs, CA

The city of Palm Springs in southeastern California is a desert resort with many recreational activities for those with active lifestyles. It is also the home of the star-studded Palm Springs International Film Festival, which occurs every January.

Desert Hill Premium Outlets

A large shopping complex that features stores from some of the top names in fashion - Gucci, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and many more - the Desert Hill Premium Outlets offer discount prices on these fantastic products.

Option 4:

Disneyland

We will visit the world-famous Disneyland theme park, the only Disney park to be built under the watchful eye of Walt Disney himself. At 5:30pm, we will head back.

Los Angeles, CA

One of the largest cities in the United States, LA is known worldwide as the home of the rich and famous. From its famous Hollywood neighborhood to landmarks like the Dolby Theater, this magnificent city is sure to provide fun and amusement for all!

Disneyland

California's Disneyland Park is the only theme park to be built under the watchful eye of Walt Disney himself. The "happiest place on Earth" is an 85-acre compound home to eight smaller theme "lands" and the famous Disneyland Resort.

Duration: Approx. 8 Hours

Option 5:

Los Angeles - San Diego - Los Angeles (241 miles)

Today we will tour the city of San Diego. We will leave Los Angeles in the morning and make the to-hour drive to the Port of San Diego, where we will board a cruise. After the cruise has ended, we will visit the USS Midway Museum and Balboa Park before heading back to LA.

San Diego, CA

One of the largest cities in the country is San Diego, California. This beautiful city sits on the Pacific Ocean in southern California, not far from the Mexican border. Come visit SeaWorld, or just enjoy the sights and sounds!

Balboa Park

Balboa Park in San Diego, California is a 1,200-acre complex containing gardens, museums, and the famous San Diego Zoo. The park is almost 150 years old, and sees more than 12 million visitors every year as of 2001.

San Diego Harbor Cruise

This boat tour takes guests into one of the largest natural harbors in the United States. Passengers will see the famous southwestern city of San Diego like never before, and may even catch a glimpse of the naval base!

Duration: Approx. 50 Minutes

USS Midway Museum

The USS Midway Museum is a maritime museum located on the Navy Pier in downtown San Diego. Much like the Intrepid in New York City, the museum consists of a decommissioned aircraft carrier that has become an educational facility.

Option 6:

Legoland California (160 miles)

Today, we will visit Legoland California, a theme park and miniature park located in Carlsbad, CA, based on the LEGO toy brand, the third of its kind opened in the world, and the first located outside Europe. It covers an area of 128 acres.

Carlsbad, CA

An affluent seaside resort city occupying a 7-mile (11 km) stretch of Pacific coastline in northern San Diego County, California.

Legoland

This theme park and miniature park not far from San Diego, CA is based on the Lego brand of building blocks. In addition to the rides and attractions normally associated with theme parks, Legoland features intricate Lego sculptures.

Option 7:

SeaWorld San Diego (120 miles)

In the morning, guests will have the chance to take a cruise of San Diego Harbor. After, they will visit SeaWorld San Diego.

San Diego, CA

One of the largest cities in the country is San Diego, California. This beautiful city sits on the Pacific Ocean in southern California, not far from the Mexican border. Come visit SeaWorld, or just enjoy the sights and sounds!

SeaWorld San Diego

SanDiego's massive SeaWorld park is home first and foremost to the world-famous Shamu killer whale show. There are ten killer whales at the park, in addition to three pilot whales. There are also a number of dolphins.

Duration: Approx. 5 Hours

San Diego Harbor Cruise

This boat tour takes guests into one of the largest natural harbors in the United States. Passengers will see the famous southwestern city of San Diego like never before, and may even catch a glimpse of the naval base!

Universal Studios

We will visit Hollywood and the Chinese Theater before heading to Universal Studios. Universal Studios is a combination movie studio and theme park located in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. It is one of the oldest movie studios still in use, having opened all the way back in 1915.

Los Angeles, CA

One of the largest cities in the United States, LA is known worldwide as the home of the rich and famous. From its famous Hollywood neighborhood to landmarks like the Dolby Theater, this magnificent city is sure to provide fun and amusement for all!

Universal Studios Hollywood

With rides based on beloved motion pictures and behind-the-scenes tours of film sets, Universal Studios in Los Angeles is one of the most exciting theme parks in the world. There are constant shows and attractions to fill a day or more.

TCL/Grauman's Chinese Theatre

Until recently, the TCL Chinese Theater along the Walk of Fame was named Grauman's. Since 1926, this theater, designed in a Chinese architectural style, has been the home of numerous blockbuster film premieres.

Hollywood Boulevard

This world-famous street stretches from East to West across Los Angeles, and features the Walk of Fame. It is home to countless eateries, shops, and boutiques that are sure to pique the interest of visitors of all ages.

Option 9:

Los Angeles - Santa Monica - Los Angeles (31 miles)

Guests will tour the Los Angeles, CA area, beginning with a trip to the gorgeous resort town of Santa Monica, CA. Upon returning to LA, there will be an extensive tour of the city. Stops include the Beverly Hills, Olvera Street, and many more. We will conclude our tour at 5:00 PM..

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, US. Santa Monica is home to executives and Hollywood celebrities amongst others and it is a mixture of very affluent, single-family neighborhoods, renters, surfers, young professionals, and students.

Los Angeles, CA

One of the largest cities in the United States, LA is known worldwide as the home of the rich and famous. From its famous Hollywood neighborhood to landmarks like the Dolby Theater, this magnificent city is sure to provide fun and amusement for all!

Beverly Hills

In the exquisite Beverly Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles are the homes of countless celebrities from the film, television, and music industries. Even its area code, 90210, has become iconic across the world.

El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historic Monument

Celebrating the history of Mexican culture in Los Angeles, the El Pueblo Historic Monument is located in the area that was first settled before Los Angeles became an urban hub. Festivals, street performers, and shopping are year-round attractions.

Rodeo Drive

Both a street and a shopping district that takes up a few blocks, Rodeo Drive is a popular destination for celebrities looking to kill time, so visitors should bring their cameras to snap a shot of their favorite movie stars!

Day 3

Tour Options: Theme Parks, City Tour, or Shopping

Today, guests may choose any of the options listed above.

Standard Hotel: Howard Johnson/Holiday Inn El Monte or similar

Day 4

Tour Options: Theme Parks, City Tour, or Shopping

Today, guests may choose any of the options listed above.

Standard Hotel: Howard Johnson/Holiday Inn El Monte or similar

Day 5

Los Angeles - Monterey - San Francisco (437 miles)

We will depart from Los Angeles and head to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula, where gentle sea breezes, meandering coast, surging waves, bizarre rocks, adorable seals and sea lions rest on the beach. Then we'll take 1-hour stop at Lodge at Pebble Beach, we may also explore the newly opened Pebble Beach Visitor Center and the Museum.

Monterey, CA

Monterey was the capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico. It was the only port of entry for taxable goods in California. In 1846 the U.S. flag was raised over the Customs House, and California became part of the United States after the ensuing Mexican-American War.

Price Includes

Price Excludes

Admission Fees:

Destination

Adult

Child

San Diego, CA

San Diego Harbor Cruise (Optional)

$24

$12 (4-12 yrs)

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

Admission to Theme Park(s), surcharge will be added when checking out.

Air fares between your city and the departure city.

All meals and drinks during the trip, although eating arrangements will be made by the tour guide.

A mandatory service fees for tour guide and bus driver ($9.00/day per passenger; adjust to $10.00/day per pasenger from 1/1/2019 on).

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Redemption

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Terms & Condition

All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking.

Changes to Reservations: A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.

Cancellation penalties per person

(Notification day and departure day are not counted)

31 days or more prior to departure - 10% of total purchase amount.

15-30 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase amount.

8-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.

Within 7 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.

Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.

Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.

Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.

There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.

Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.

We reserve right to cancel a schedule and fully refund affected customers, although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.

We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.

We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

Popular FAQs

The itinerary page has the hotel information. The tour in Las Vegas is Stratosphere hotel (2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89104). For packages of 5 days or longer, the actual hotel is listed on the tour voucher which is sent within 48 business hours after the booking.

All the tour available dates are listed online under "Departure Date" drop-down menu. As long as you can select the date online and complete the booking, that means that date is available. You can also refer to the calendar. All the available dates are shown in blue color. The tour gets sold out fast so we encourage to book the tour in advance.

Meals are NOT included in the tour price but our tour guide will arrange meal stops. Normally we stop at a plaza which has many restaurants to offer variety of food, or stop at a restaurant and passengers can order based on their preference.

Departure information, including time and location, is listed in the “Departure And Return Details” section of the tour itinerary. There is often a link to a map as well. Every e-ticket includes full pick-up time and location information. Please print out your e-Ticket and bring your ID to board the bus.

Taketours/Gotobus is a complete online travel company and uses a completely secure and automated booking system, therefore we can only accept bookings made online, using an authorized and valid credit card/debit card (visa,mastercard and amex)and paypal, check (by fax or mail) and money order (by mail).

If you want to cancel this tour, you can see the tour's cancellation policy on the same itinerary page. To complete the cancellation policy, you can e-mail to support@taketours.com. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply, that means your request is not processed. Please contact us immediately.

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